New Zulu EpicStarted by Natalija MohovikaIt would be interesting to have some reactions from afficionados of this battle to the new movie being planned. Due to contractual complications and d... (click to view)Latest Post: 10th June 2004

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9th January 2004

White Zulu??Started by Seandoes anybody have a text copy of "White Zulu"? I can no longer access it on line. ... (click to view)Latest Post: 10th January 2004

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8th January 2004

Martini Henry over heating?Started by vernon vidamourIn view of more recent looks at the battle of Isandhlwana and how the british should of been able to inflict more casualties upon the zulu's if their ... (click to view)Latest Post: 16th January 2004

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7th January 2004

buildings at Roarkes DriftStarted by mike griggI'm looking at creating a model of Roakes Drift, is there anybody got any plans of buildings for size, and surrounding lands. Any info will help me.... (click to view)Latest Post: 12th January 2004

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7th January 2004

Pub in Leytonstone called 'Zulus'Started by Marc JungWith reference to this in Leytonstone, London E11 or E10 I saw a public house, but modernly-so named 'Zulus' with a zulu shield and weapons logo over ... (click to view)Latest Post: 7th January 2004

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6th January 2004

MapStarted by RobertI believe you used to display a map, that Chard drew, on your site. I don't see it know.
Was I mistaken, or is it now gone?
Thanks - ... (click to view)Latest Post: 6th January 2004

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5th January 2004

MH Ammo Packets - strung up?Started by Jonathan HicksDoes anyone know if the MH2 rifle ammo packets were really bound with string (as on display in the SWB Museum in Brecon) or whether it's a more modern... (click to view)Latest Post: 6th January 2004

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5th January 2004

''the Zulu'' Zulu war medalStarted by l.j.knightit is well known that whilst in captivity Cetchwayo distributed his own ''Zulu war medal'' made of cheap tin, the obverse bearing his likeness, the re... (click to view)Latest Post: 6th January 2004

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5th January 2004

Other 24th. BromheadsStarted by Alan CritchleyI notice that there are several other Bromheads who were in the 24th. Anyone know if Gonville is related to any of them?
Capt. (1756) Benjamin Br... (click to view)Latest Post: 7th January 2004

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5th January 2004

Zulu Cottages.Started by Bernie Drummond.First may I wish contributors and readers of this excellent site A Happy New Year. I am prompted by the recent reference to Fred Hitch to mention the ... (click to view)Latest Post: 7th January 2004

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3rd January 2004

Gatling Guns at Rorke's DriftStarted by John J. BoydIn Military History magazine, I read that at least two Gatling Guns were used at Rorke's Drift. As a resident of Indiana and a gun enthusiast I learn... (click to view)Latest Post: 7th February 2004

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2nd January 2004

AncesterStarted by MikeI just found out i have an ancester who survived the Rork's Ridge engagement but i'm not sure of the persons name so i'd love a list of all the surviv... (click to view)Latest Post: 2nd January 2004

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1st January 2004

Corrections ( FRED HITCH VC )Started by Graham MASONCertain details that are being described regarding FRED HITCH VC are currently incorrect . He was married on the 5th of July 1881 in St Matthew , Bays... (click to view)Latest Post: 22nd February 2004

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1st January 2004

Mentioned in Buller's reportStarted by Justin YoungAt the End of 'Blood on the painted mountain' there is mention, that in Bullers Battle report he mentions various Officers,NCO's and Men, that espec... (click to view)Latest Post: 5th January 2004

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1st January 2004

Royal Engineers Museum eventStarted by ed coanLooks like the first posting of the 125th anniversary year!
Apologies if this has been covered, but was in Rochester a couple of days ago and saw a... (click to view)Latest Post: 5th January 2004

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31st December 2003

'Present at Isandwhlana 22/ 1/79'Started by Brian GreenMy gt gt grandfather William Green, who was in the 5th Bde R.A., has the notation 'Present at Isandwhlana 22/ 1/79' alongside the heading 'Distinguish... (click to view)Latest Post: 28th March 2005

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30th December 2003

James Arthur LYONS - any AZW service?Started by Peter EwartI wonder if anyone can help me, please? A correspondent (of the non-AZW sort) has asked me If I can advise her if a relative had served in the AZW, a... (click to view)Latest Post: 5th January 2004

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30th December 2003

Balloons over Rorkes DriftStarted by Nigel WestwoodHappy New Year to you all!
Members of the British Balloon Club have just returned from a series of hot air balloon flights over Rorkes Drift and Isan... (click to view)

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29th December 2003

Zulu ItalianoStarted by Barry Iacoppi. N.Z.It was Boxing Day. I was feeling relaxed and well fed after a wonderful cold turkey dinner. Now I know that it should be white wine with poultry but I... (click to view)Latest Post: 1st January 2004

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28th December 2003

Martini Henry at the rangeStarted by JosephGentlemen and Ladies,
Just wanted to let you know that I took both my MH's out to the firing range two days ago. One of my rifles is a MkI ... (click to view)Latest Post: 2nd January 2004